Friday, April 27, 2012

personalized DIY notepad {teacher gift} tutorial

If you read my post on Monday I know I’ve keep you in suspenseon how to made your own personalized {teacher} notepads! Well, no more waiting. I’m telling ya today! Yay!{The PR is our school’s initials, & red, white & black our our school colors!}

I got the idea to make these from Kitty at A Law Students Journey. You can see her personalized notepad tutorial {HERE}.

You’ll need:

paper I just used some typing paper cut into 4 pieces.I put From the desk of Mrs. Hager (my son’s teacher) across the top.cardstockI used one piece of cardstock for the backing.clipspaint brushpadding compoundI bought the padding compound from BG Buttons on Etsy {HERE}.

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Clip your paper together, & then use the paint brush to lightly “paint” the padding compound on the top edge of your notepad.

2After I was finished “painting” on the padding compound I added a few more clips along the top to hold it good & tight. Then I let it dry for several hours.

3After the padding compound was dry & to make it a little cuter I added a strip of washi tape across the top. {I only put it on the first sheet.}

Isn’t that the coolest!? I want to make some more!

I made a set of 3 & tied them together with some twine. Love it!

Since the padding compound was so CHEAP I order TWO kits.So far I’ve made 4 notepads with the kit I have, & I still have plenty left. So whoever leaves the first commentletting me know you want it the extra kit is yours! Make sure I have a way to contact YOU!

So cute! I sell notepads in my online store and they are the absolute number one selling teacher gift this time of year. I love that you made such a great one and added that strip of Washi Tape! I hope you'll link up to my Teacher Appreciation Linky Party!

That is adorable. I really love personalized notepads because you can have your own choice of design. Using those washi tapes is also beautiful. I never thought of using washi tapes on notepads. They are really very fan to use. -www.notepadsyourway.com

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